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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jcougar on October 07, 2007, 06:02:29 pm

Title: Hornbow update!
Post by: jcougar on October 07, 2007, 06:02:29 pm

Three days ago, I applied the first layer of elk sinew to the back of my hornbow project.  I waited until this layer(which was 2 leg tendons, and relatively thick)was visibly dry(it had turned its usual transluscent amber color).  Then I hung it from the rafters in my garage.  It sayed ther for two days in 90+ degree heat, with low relative humidity.  When I got home from work today,  it had gained another two inches of relflex and the reverse bracing string had gone slack.  I think I will give it a final thin layer of sinew to smooth everything out.  It feels fairly heavy now, and I don't need a 100# hornbow.  Here's a new pic.

http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p150/jcougar/?action=view&current=hornbow.jpg

Title: Re: Hornbow update!
Post by: welch2 on October 08, 2007, 07:39:03 am

Looks really good.
Did you use bone or ivory between the horn strips?
How long can you stand to wait on the sinew to cure ?

Ralph

Title: Re: Hornbow update!
Post by: jcougar on October 08, 2007, 11:39:47 am

I used a piece of beef bone between the horn stips.  It's really hard to wait on the sinew.  I think I might test the draw weight soon, before I add anymore sinew.

Title: Re: Hornbow update!
Post by: Jbell on October 08, 2007, 09:22:13 pm

Looks like things are going well, keep us updated.

Title: Re: Hornbow update!
Post by: makete on October 09, 2007, 10:48:30 am

Just remember what everyone says on here. Dont get in a hurry. You cant hurry perfection.